NEWS & STORIES
A HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
Crisna rejoices as she can enjoy her new home with her family for Christmas. This year, they will have a table to gather around and share a meal together.
BRAYAN AMAYA: TURNING SEEDS INTO SMILES
Despite facing the great challenges of rural life in Nicaragua, Brayan Amaya is giving back by donating a portion of his red bean production to local feeding centers.
CONCEPCIÓN: A PERSEVERING GRANDMOTHER
At 75 years of age, Concepción Miranda takes care of her two great-grandchildren. A widow with no income, Concepción is committed to working hard and provide for her “hijitos.”
A NIGHT TO COOK FOR NICARAGUA
Meet Chef David Melendez, who will be supporting ANF´s Together for Nicaragua event at El Novillo in Miami, Florida by offering a personal chef service for a lucky couple.
INCREASING MEDICAL ATTENTION IN SOMOTO
The Julio Velasquez Planned Community holds shelter for the 160 families who live here since October 2019. To improve the community’s development and alleviate the medical demand in Somoto’s health center, The construction of a health center inside the Julio Velasquez community finished in August of this year.
SANDY AND CORINA: TWO EXTRAORDINARY PARENTS
Sandy and Corina are both visually impaired. Despite the challenges, they make great sacrifices to keep their son safe and provide him with opportunities they did not have.
JAIME OJEDA: AN EXTRAORDINARY TEACHER
Amid the pandemic and two consecutive category-4 hurricanes, Jaime never stopped teaching. Thanks to his extraordinary leadership, his students were able to finish the school year.
MARIA ESTEBANA: AN EXTRAORDINARY FARMER
Maria Estebana did not have the opportunity to finish primary school. With extraordinary determination, she managed to learn how to read by herself and provide for her family through agriculture.
ANNUAL REPORT 2020
The year 2020 was extraordinarily challenging. Amid difficulties, the enormous leadership of those who make up the ANF family reemerged. The accomplishments shared in this report were only possible because of you. Thank you for making the extraordinary happen.
MARIA FILOMENA: SMILING AT THE RAIN
María Filomena and her children faced the impact of two hurricanes in an improvised shelter with black plastic covers.
Today—with a roof over her head—she is able to smile and welcome the rain.
